TD Cowen Boosts Strategy (MSTR) Price Target to $400 Amid Aggressive Bitcoin Buying

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TD Cowen increased Strategy (MSTR) price target to $400 from $395 while maintaining its Buy recommendation
Accelerated bitcoin acquisition speed was highlighted as the primary catalyst
MSTR shares are currently priced at $165.42, reflecting a 9.65% decline in the past week and approximately 60% drop year-over-year
The firm reported a $14.5 billion unrealized loss on its Bitcoin portfolio during Q1 2026
An investor Q&A event has been rescheduled by Strategy for May 20, 2026

Strategy (MSTR) shares are changing hands at $165.42 following TD Cowen’s decision to elevate its price objective to $400, driven by bitcoin holdings growth that exceeds market forecasts.

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TD Cowen reaffirmed its Buy stance while pushing the price target higher from $395 to $400. According to the firm, Strategy’s treasury management operations are advancing more rapidly than anticipated, resulting in increased bitcoin holdings per share alongside greater financial maneuverability.

The research analyst emphasized that value-enhancing balance sheet maneuvers serve as the fundamental catalyst driving this price target revision. Debt reduction initiatives, paired with ongoing access to financing channels, formed the foundation for the adjusted forecast.

TD Cowen additionally revised upward its 2026 fiscal year projections for both bitcoin yield metrics and bitcoin-denominated gains for Strategy.

However, the equity has experienced significant headwinds recently. MSTR has declined 9.65% in the trailing week and has tumbled 59.7% over the past twelve months. The company commands a market capitalization of $57.7 billion.

First Quarter Results Under Pressure

Strategy disclosed a $14.5 billion unrealized mark-to-market loss related to its Bitcoin position in its Q1 2026 financial results. This contributed to a net loss for the period, primarily attributable to paper losses on cryptocurrency assets.

The disappointing quarterly performance was largely expected by market participants, according to Cantor Fitzgerald, which retained an Overweight stance with a $212 price objective.

Wall Street’s Divergent Views

Mizuho maintained its Outperform designation with a $320 target price, emphasizing Strategy’s strategic position within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Canaccord lifted its target to $224, crediting Bitcoin’s surge past the $80,000 threshold as a favorable factor for the enterprise.

Benchmark took a contrasting approach, reducing its price target to $570 while highlighting Bitcoin’s price swings as a risk factor.

Cantor Fitzgerald preserved its Overweight recommendation at $212, arguing that the first quarter shortfall had already been absorbed by market pricing.

The breadth of analyst forecasts — spanning from $212 through $400 — illustrates the varying perspectives on how Wall Street is evaluating Strategy’s cryptocurrency-concentrated financial position at present.

Strategy has moved its investor Q&A gathering to May 20, 2026. Senior management is scheduled to engage with individual investors during that forum.

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